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Manchester City could make a deadline-day transfer raid for Leicester playmaker Riyad Mahrez but look certain to have to stump up another club-record fee. The Algeria international is understood to have been earmarked as a potential late target for the Premier League leaders after the blow of losing Leroy Sane to injury. Reports on Tuesday claimed an offer has gone in to Leicester but that the Foxes would have no interest in selling unless a huge sum is on the table. The 26-year-old would give City manager Pep Guardiola another attacking option as he chases glory in four competitions. Mahrez submitted a transfer request last summer – which has not been rescinded despite the player’s recent good form – but Leicester stood firm and rejected approaches from Roma. Mahrez is contracted until 2020 and the Foxes have no intention of selling their prized asset. It is thought it would take a bid in excess of the £75million Liverpool recently paid for Virgil van … [Read more...] about Manchester City could step up interest in Riyad Mahrez

MANCHESTER CITY are in talks about buying a stake in Belgian club KV Oostende.The Premier League leaders already own shares in clubs worldwide, including New York City and Melbourne City.Holding company City Football Group also has stakes in Japanese club Yokohama, Spaniards Girona and Uruguayan outfit Club Atletico Torque.Belgian talisman Kevin De Bruyne and national captain Vincent Kompany are part of Pep Guardiola's squad.And reports in Belgium claim Oostende owner Marc Coucke has held talks in London with City officials about selling his shares to them.Businessman Coucke paid £72million for reigning champions Anderlecht earlier this week, and plans to relinquish his interest in the port city club.Well-informed daily Het Nieuwsblad claims plans are in place to sell a 50 per cent stake to City, with a consortium of local investors holding the other half of the shares.A City investment would enable boss Guardiola to send fringe players and youngsters across the Channel to gain … [Read more...] about Manchester City owners in talks over buying stake in Belgian side KV Oostende

GARY NEVILLE reckons Manchester City are over-celebrating.But the Manchester United legend can understand why, with Pep Guardiola's men are looking "special" as they march to the title. CLAIM YOUR FREE £30 BET Check out this new sign up offer from Sun BetsCity's blaring music after their 2-1 derby triumph at Old Trafford led to Jose Mourinho sparking a tunnel bust-up that left Mikel Arteta with a cut on his head.Neville reckons that City's 17 wins from 18 Prem games have created a "wave" of confidence and celebrations that will be difficult to stop.When asked if he saw any side stopping City claiming the title, Neville told Sky Sports: "It' is very difficult."My own view is that United had to damage them at Old Trafford a couple of weeks ago. Not only did they not damage them but they came away more confident than they came in."That’s a problem. The celebrations after the game, and I noticed it at Huddersfield before the United game, they are over-celebrating. That’s … [Read more...] about Gary Neville says Manchester City are over-celebrating.. but admits nobody will catch them

GARY NEVILLE reckons Manchester City are over-celebrating.But the Manchester United legend can understand why, with Pep Guardiola's men are looking "special" as they march to the title. CLAIM YOUR FREE £30 BET Check out this new sign up offer from Sun BetsCity's blaring music after their 2-1 derby triumph at Old Trafford led to Jose Mourinho sparking a tunnel bust-up that left Mikel Arteta with a cut on his head.Neville reckons that City's 17 wins from 18 Prem games have created a "wave" of confidence and celebrations that will be difficult to stop.When asked if he saw any side stopping City claiming the title, Neville told Sky Sports: "It' is very difficult."My own view is that United had to damage them at Old Trafford a couple of weeks ago. Not only did they not damage them but they came away more confident than they came in."That’s a problem. The celebrations after the game, and I noticed it at Huddersfield before the United game, they are over-celebrating. That’s … [Read more...] about Gary Neville says Manchester City are over-celebrating as they march to Premier League title

KELECHI IHEANACHO is finally set to join Leicester but Manchester City have reportedly got their way with a buy-back clause.Etihad chief Pep Guardiola will let the young hotshot leave for £25million as he cannot dislodge Gabriel Jesus and Sergio Aguero.But the Citizens have not given up on one of their brightest prospects and insisted on having a £50m return written in to the deal, according to the Telegraph.Landing Iheanacho is a huge coup for Leicester chief Craig Shakespeare, who fought off competition from Tottenham, West Ham and Monaco.And even if City trigger the clause, the Foxes will double their money - making the deal attractive to both sides.Iheanacho has been on the brink of moving to the Midlands for weeks but the switch hit a last-minute snag due to a row over image rights with his former agents.On the delay, Shakespeare said: "I'm hoping he will be available for the game at Arsenal, but I am like every other manager at the moment."I think we all find it … [Read more...] about Kelechi Iheanacho closing in on £25m Leicester switch as Manchester City demand £50m buy-back clause

MANCHESTER CITY host Crystal Palace at Saturday lunchtime, knowing a win could send them back into the top four.City trail Liverpool by three points with a game in hand, although only a win by two or more goals would see them briefly move above the Reds. Palace have all but secured survival as they lie in 16th place, six points above Swansea City in the relegation zone.The Eagles' last three Premier League wins have come against Liverpool, Arsenal and league leaders Chelsea.Manchester City duo Sergio Aguero has been ruled out of the clash with Palace, but David Silva has made a miraculous recovery to start.Claudio Bravo is also out for the rest of the season after picking up a calf injury against Manchester United, with Willy Caballero set to deputise.Ilkay Gundogan remains out with a knee injury, while fellow midfielder Fabian Delph is a doubt after picking up an injury against Middlesbrough last time out.Joining Delph on the list of doubtful participants is John … [Read more...] about Manchester City vs Crystal Palace team news and line-ups: David Silva and Gabriel Jesus start with Sergio Aguero ruled out

MANCHESTER CITY picked up a massive three points in their pursuit of Champions League football.But they were given a huge slice of luck after Riyad Mahrez's late penalty was disallowed after a slip saw him touch the ball twice en route to hitting the back of the net.David Silva had controversially opened the scoring on 28 minutes when his shot appeared to hit Raheem Sterling, who was standing in an offside position, on the way in. Keep up to date with ALL the Manchester City news, gossip, transfers and goals on our club page plus fixtures, results and live match commentary It stood — and the score was doubled by Gabriel Jesus eight minutes later.The Brazilian coolly slotted home from the spot after Yohan Benalouane brought down Leroy Sane for the most obvious penalty you will ever see.City were in control, but Shinji Okazaki pulled one back with a stunning volley — and the Foxed thought they'd levelled through Mahrez, only for referee Bobby Madley to … [Read more...] about Manchester City 2 Leicester 1: Pep Guardiola’s men move up to third but get lucky break after Riyad Mahrez’s penalty is ruled out after he touched ball twice

SERGIO AGUERO blasted Manchester City back to the top of the Premier League alongside Arsenal with a first half double at The Hawthorns.The Argentinian maestro struck in the 19th and 28th minutes and, although West Bromwich rallied after the break, they couldn't do any real damage and Ilkay Gundogan also helped himself to a double.Aguero's first saw him dart into space to the left of Ben Foster's goal. With what seemed like effortless control, the striker fired a low finish into the net. Keep up to date with ALL the Premier League news, gossip, transfers and goals on our club page plus fixtures, results and live match commentary.His second was another fantastic strike. Jonas Olsson and Gareth McAuley had the chance to clear but fluffed their lines and Aguero set himself up for a glorious smash into the top corner from the edge of the box.Ilkay Gundogan sealed a comprehensive victory in the 78th minute to set City up nicely for Tuesday's home Champions League date with … [Read more...] about West Bromwich 0 Man City 4: Watch highlights – Sergio Aguero at the double as City flatten hapless Baggies

MANCHESTER CITY fought back to earn a 1-1 draw against Celtic to finish second in their final Champions League Group C match.A familiar face opened the scoring as Patrick Roberts, who joined the Hoops on an 18-month loan from the Citizens last January, burst into life with just four minutes on the clock.He collected possession out on the right, cut inside the box past several defenders before drilling the ball past the keeper. Keep up-to-date with all the latest transfer news and gossip ahead of the January window with SunSport’s daily LIVE blogThe lead was shortlived as Kelechi Iheanacho equalised just four minutes later.Roberts felt he should have had a penalty moments before the break, but after the restart both sides seemed content to play out for a draw.- Two Man City fans were prevented from taking a banner into the ground proclaiming; “It wasn’t Fernandinho’s fault – Fabregas IS a pushover”.- Fernandinho’s three-match suspension for … [Read more...] about Manchester City 1 Celtic 1: Kelechi Iheanacho secures point for Pep Guardiola’s side and deny Hoops

BT SPORT have unveiled their first round of Premier League fixtures that they will be showing, and have a few crackers under their belt.BT will show 42 matches from the Premier League, the majority will each be shown on a Saturday evening.Sky Sports also today announced their opening fixtures of the season, including a couple of Friday night ties - full list is HERE.They being their coverage with Pep Guardiola's first Manchester City game against Sunderland at 5.30pm on the opening day.Then a week later, BT will broadcast champions Leicester's match against last season's runners-up, Arsenal.Saturday 13 AugustManchester City v SunderlandSunday 14 AugustLeicester City v ArsenalSaturday 27 AugustHull City v Manchester UnitedSaturday 10 SeptemberLiverpool v Leicester CitySaturday 17 SeptemberEverton v MiddlesbroughSunday 18 SeptemberWatford v Manchester UnitedSaturday 24 SeptemberArsenal v Chelsea … [Read more...] about Premier League fixtures on BT Sport: Manchester City v Sunderland, Leicester City vs Arsenal, Arsenal v Chelsea